all the people living in a particular country, area, or place
Ten percent of the population lived in poverty.
In 1992 the population of Cairo was approximately 6,500,000.
Throughout the war, there were horrific casualties among the civilian populations of both countries.
The population of the metropolis continues to grow steadily.
A census is conducted periodically to estimate the population size.
The diverse population contributes to the cultural richness of the city.
The government implemented measures to control population growth.
